Job Overview – Senior Corporate Accountant
Compensation: $80,000 – $90,000/year + bonus
Location: Chester County, PA
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Senior Corporate Accountant in Chester County, PA for our client, supporting corporate accounting, financial reporting, SEC reporting, and internal controls within a publicly traded environment. This role will manage general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and audit support while contributing to quarterly and annual SEC filings, US GAAP reporting, and SOX compliance. The position also offers exposure to technical accounting, budgeting, and process improvement initiatives across the organization.
Responsibilities as the Senior Corporate Accountant:
- General Ledger Accounting: Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity in accordance with US GAAP.
- Financial Reporting: Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results and support accurate internal and external reporting.
- SEC Reporting: Prepare supporting schedules and workpapers for quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Form 10-Q and Form 10-K reporting.
- Internal Controls: Support documentation, testing, and ongoing compliance with SOX requirements and financial reporting controls.
- Audit & Budget Support: Prepare documentation for internal and external audits and assist with the annual budgeting process.
- Technical Accounting: Research accounting and reporting requirements, document conclusions, and identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes.
Qualifications for the Senior Corporate Accountant:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
- Experience: 3+ years of corporate or public accounting experience is required, with publicly traded company and real estate experience preferred.
- Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, SOX compliance, and corporate financial reporting is preferred.
- Technical Skills: Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency and experience with accounting and financial reporting systems are required.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong technical accounting, analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.